Student Success Highlights

University 101

Jeanie Weingarth's Fall 2009 Capstone Scholars University 101 class put together an incredible video highlighting the benefits of the course. Directed by Sam Snelgrove, you can view the video at the link below!

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Washington Semester Abroad

Hi, my name is Paige Bachety and I am a junior at USC. I came to the university as a Capstone Scholar and since my arrival, the program has opened many doors for me. When I heard about the Washington Semester Program, I knew right away it would be a program that I would not only enjoy, but one that would help open a lot of doors for me. I see this internship program as an unbelievable opportunity: what other program gives students the chance to work directly with US Congressmen and other high-ranking D.C. officials? I cannot wait to start living and working in D.C, I am sure it will be an experience I will never forget.

International Business & Chinese Enterprise program

Six Capstone Scholars have been selected to the IBCE program. These students will spend two years studying at the University of South Carolina and two years studying in Hong Kong. The following are the first Capstone Scholars to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. More information about the IBCE program can be found HERE and HERE

Diana Chen, Clarke Maddox, Christopher Pruter, Rachel Reighter, Whitney Robertson, Travis Rogers, Luis Valle

Magellan Scholars Recipients

The Magellan Scholar program was created to enrich the academic experience of USC's undergraduates through research opportunities in all disciplines from science, technology, and medicine, to theatre, music, and art. By providing access to faculty mentoring relationships and a professional research experience, this program enables students to creatively explore their interests at a more in-depth level than can be attained in the classroom. The Magellan Scholar program provides opportunities for undergraduates to build a competitive edge in the job market.

Magellan Scholar awards hit $1 million mark:

Spring 2012: Carl Brzorad, Alison Atchley, Grace Beaty, Jenna Durham, Katherine Hicks, Nathan Johnston, Sidney White, Emily Willett

Summer/Fall 2011: Stewart Bryant, Nicolas Burnett, Erin Grasty, Hillary Hudson, Paul Jansch, Ian Jusell, Mike Kozik, Erin McParland, Christopher Pinion, Sarah Rapp, Nicolas Jaamin Smith, Lauren Stephens

Spring 2011: Daniel Brown, Megan Coker, Erin Fedewa, Alexandra Hooks, Phillip Keck, Katelyn Meade, Ann Newsom, Amanda Williams, Mark Williams,

Summer/Fall 2010: Natalie Askew, Blake Bersinger, Parker Bush, Jacob Damm, Jennifer Greene , Alexandra Ingram, Monica Johnston, Breland Miley, Elisa Morgan, Patrick Morris, Will Reade, Charles Schumpert, Maggie Steiner, Matthew Zimmerman

Spring 2010: Mohammed Alshareef, Michael Barry, Famatta Mensah, Kenneth Smith, Peter Bono, Jennifer Link, Kathryn Logothetis, Allison Reid

Summer/Fall 2009: Drake Culbreth, Anthony Egal, Gabrielle Peterson, Michelle Repetto, Laura Ware, Amanda Craig, Joshua Driscoll, Jason Spiro, Stephanie Toole, Christian Traylor, Hailey Woolen

Spring 2009: Brian Blasser, Brandon Bush, Emily Ferguson, Emily Hartley, Grace Maze, Matthew Smith

Summer/Fall 2008: Ryan Burke, Adam Fox, Hakeem Jefferson, Duggan MacDonald, Casey O’Niell, Erin Turner

Spring 2008: John Hodgson, Jessica Michaud, Brandon Murphy

Summer/Fall 2007: Catherine Con, Emily Graham, Susan Herron, Kristian Ring,Lila Sheira, Christine Stahr, Lauren Van Thiel

Spring 2007: Stefanie Biechler, Samuel Durrett, Nicholas Stires

Fall 2006: Michael Morehead, Keshia Rice           

Magellan Apprentice Recipients

The Magellan Apprentice program funds Capstone Scholars' research projects, specifically introductory research projects. Scholars interested in the program will work with the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) to find a faculty mentor and create a project application to submit for review. Scholars may be awarded up to $1,000 to be used for a salary, materials, and supplies.

Fall 2011: Rachel Kennedy, John Stathopoulos, Carson Keys, Noran Mohamed, William Smith, Carl Brzorad

Spring 2011: Monica Munoz, Michael Lee, Meghan Conroy, Stefanie Chamberlain, Krystin Bourdua

Fall 2010: Stevan Novakovic, Garrett Hunt, Lacey Humphries, Natalie Brenders, John Eberly, Torri Bobo, Kathryn Atkinson

Undergraduate Research Mini Grant recipients

We continually encourage and support our Capstone Scholars who apply for Undergraduate Research mini grants. See the student-created video below that features students talking about their mini grant experience!

Capstone Scholars Fellows

We are proud to annouce that we named our fourth class of Capstone Scholars Fellows at the Capstone Ball in April of 2011. This year we had 61 Capstone Scholars receive the award!

2011 Capstone Scholars Fellows (not all pictured): Paul Ahn, Jordan Bailey, Renata Blachut, Bryan Blalock, Austin Blaze, William Boggs, Krystin Bourdua, Natalie Brenders, Allison Brown, Christine Burke, Cameron Burleson, Stefanie Chamberlain, Gilmore Chambers, Brittany Clark, Deborah Donnett, John Eberly, Candice Ellison, Laura Eschenbach, Mary Franki, Michelle Gentle, Caitlin Gilmer, Caroline Gray, Katherine Gutierrez, Baldwin Hall, Brian Hamilton, Michelle Hawkins, Steve Higbie, Catherine Hodierne, Katie Huff, Garrett Hunt, Nicole Iaquinto, Jenna Kelly, Kayla Kreigsman, Lauren Malstrom, Jamie McCoy, Andrew McElwee, Rachel McNair, Erin McParland, Mary Myers, Christina Neiger, Stevan Novakovic, Rachel Reighter, Hannah Reinke, Megan Romberg, Allison Rosenblum, Erin Shaw, Sydney Spence, Lauren Stitzlein, Andrew Stoessel, Brian Strickland, paige Teehan, Mollee Thermos, Hannah Tikson, Adrienne Turner, Lauren Weaver, Judith Webster, Yusuke Welsh, Tiffany White, Alexander Wright, Michael Youngblood, Christine Zeitler

2010 Capstone Scholars Fellows: Pictured (Back Row L to R): Taylor Huettig, Brett Cannon, Eric Fulmer, Christopher Mahannah, Kaitlin Smith, Brittany Barefoot, and Alexander Campbell. (Front Row L to R): Sarah Peterman, Melissa Karl, Alison Corbett, Lauren Rippy, Rebecca Johnson, Anthony Ciambrone, Lauren Bravoco, and Melanie Dunn.

2009 Capstone Scholars Fellows: Pictured (Back Row L to R): Dr. Patrick Hickey, Hakeem Jefferson, Ian Jusell, Jarad Greene, Kourtney Love, Meredith Smith, Sarah Smithers, Kent Moore, and David DeWeil. (Front Row L to R): Megan Woodall, Brantly Hancock, Emily Ko, Madeline Maness, and Marcia Smith. Not pictured: Gayle Harris and Ryan Rike.

Our 2008 Capstone Scholars Fellows: Pictured (L to R): Kimberly Poole, Katelyn Tambellini, Andrew Fath.